The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will suspend operations on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The US Mission in Nigeria announced the closure on Sunday via its official X account.
“The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,” the statement said.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, marked every third Monday of January to honour the life and legacy of the civil rights icon renowned for his advocacy for racial equality and nonviolent resistance.
The holiday was formally established on November 2, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed it into law, and it was first observed on January 20, 1986, to commemorate Dr King’s birthday on January 15.
The closure means a one-day halt in regular consular and embassy services for Nigerians and other residents who rely on US diplomatic offices. However, emergency services for US citizens will remain available through designated channels.
Normal operations at both the Abuja Embassy and Lagos Consulate are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 20.